Exchange & Study Abroad

Taiwan

Tamkang University

About Tamkang University: Tamkang University was first established in 1950 as small two year Junior college for English. Today it has expanded its campus with Tamsui, Tapiei Lanvang, and Cyber campus. In addition the university has over two thousand faculty and staff members working to meet the needs of over twenty seven thousands students. The campus offers unique an array of facilities and services that caterer to students such as libraries, update computer centers, and advance science facilities to name a few. TKU Chueh-sheng Memorial Library is the most modern library that meets the needs for student with over two thousand seats, fourteen hundred computers stations for your laptops, and many private study rooms. Which makes it an ideal place to study or do research. The Carrie Chang Fine Arts Center promotes music appreciation for the students and community with there art exhibits and live musical performance. TKU is a university that Taiwanese culture and diversity are welcome so students are encouraged to apply.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is mandatory for all study abroad students. HPU recommends health insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) for students study abroad. There is more information medical coverage and rates of CISI health insurance at http://www.culturalinsurance.com/

Housing Accommodations: TKU offers dorms on campus at Sung-Tao Hall and Chi-Chang Hall on campus for female students. Male students can use Tamkang Dormitory off campus, there are apartment complex off campus. Just contact the Office of International Exchange and International Education (OIEIE) at TKU website for more information on housing.

Visa Information: Students entering Taiwan have a 60 day visitor visa. Students need to contact the Bureau of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to get a resident visa before there visitor visa expire. In addition student in HPU can contact the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Honolulu at 595-6347. U.S. Passport information is available at 522-8283 (recording) and on line at http://travel.state.gov. You'll find more information on obtaining a student visa at http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6139&ctNode=778&mp=2